Prague, the Czech Republic’s stunning capital, offers moderate halal food options for Muslim visitors. While Czech cuisine traditionally features pork, the city’s tourism industry has created halal alternatives in key areas. For more guides, see our halal food hub.

Halal Food Overview in Prague

Prague provides moderate halal accessibility, concentrated in tourist areas.

AspectRatingNotes
Halal Restaurants⭐⭐⭐30+ options
Variety⭐⭐⭐Moderate diversity
Tourist Areas⭐⭐⭐⭐Better options
Local Areas⭐⭐Limited
Overall⭐⭐⭐Moderate city

Best Areas for Halal Food

Old Town (Staré Město)

Tourist center with most options:

  • Near Astronomical Clock: Several restaurants
  • Old Town Square: Some halal options
  • Kebab shops: Scattered around
  • Indian restaurants: A few options
  • Higher prices: Tourist area

Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí)

Main commercial area:

  • Kebab shops: Multiple options
  • Fast food: Some halal
  • International restaurants: Check halal status
  • Late night: Some places open late

Vinohrady

Residential area with options:

  • Less touristy: Better prices
  • Some halal restaurants: Growing scene
  • Middle Eastern: A few options
  • Peaceful area: Nice atmosphere

Žižkov

Diverse neighborhood:

  • Local restaurants: Some halal
  • Affordable: Off tourist path
  • Growing options: Check apps

Types of Halal Food Available

Turkish & Middle Eastern

Most common halal option:

  • Döner kebab: Widely available
  • Turkish grills: Some restaurants
  • Lebanese: Shawarma, falafel
  • Syrian: Limited options

Indian & Pakistani

  • Indian curry houses: Several options
  • Pakistani: Some restaurants
  • Biryani: Available
  • Vegetarian Indian: Safe option

International Halal

  • Italian: Some halal pizza
  • Burgers: Check halal status
  • Asian: Very limited halal

Vegetarian Options

Safe alternative in Prague:

  • Czech vegetarian: Fried cheese, dumplings
  • Falafel: Widely available
  • Vegetable dishes: Most restaurants
  • Salads: Common

Old Town

RestaurantCuisinePrice Range
Turkish kebabsMiddle Eastern£-££
Indian restaurantsSouth Asian££
Lebanese optionsMiddle Eastern££

Wenceslas Square

RestaurantCuisinePrice Range
Kebab shopsTurkish£
Fast food halalVarious£
Some chain optionsMixed££

Halal Shopping

Halal Butchers

Limited in Prague:

  • Few dedicated halal butchers
  • Some ethnic shops sell halal meat
  • Check with local mosque for locations

Supermarkets

  • Albert/Billa: Very limited halal
  • Ethnic food shops: Better for halal
  • Asian stores: Some products
  • Turkish shops: Halal meat possible

Prague for Muslim Visitors

Tourist Attractions & Food

Charles Bridge:

  • Iconic landmark
  • Old Town restaurants nearby
  • Walk to halal options

Prague Castle:

  • Stunning complex
  • Limited food on-site
  • Eat in Old Town before/after

Astronomical Clock:

  • Old Town Square
  • Restaurants around square
  • Some halal options visible

Jewish Quarter:

  • Historic area
  • Kosher options (some overlap with halal)
  • Some Middle Eastern nearby

Petřín Hill:

  • Park and tower
  • Pack food for visit
  • No halal on-site

Public Transport

Prague metro and trams:

  • Excellent coverage
  • Easy access to Old Town
  • Vinohrady and other areas accessible

Prayer Facilities

Prague has limited mosques:

  • Islamic Centre Prague: Main mosque
  • Small prayer rooms: Some hotels may accommodate
  • Plan ahead: Fewer options than major cities

Practical Tips

  1. Old Town for options: Best halal concentration
  2. Use halal apps: Zabihah, HalalTrip helpful
  3. Vegetarian backup: Good safe option
  4. Fish dishes: Generally safe
  5. Fried cheese: Czech vegetarian specialty
  6. Avoid pork: Very common in Czech cuisine
  7. Ask about ingredients: Language barrier possible
  8. Kebab reliable: Standard halal option
  9. Cash useful: Some smaller shops prefer
  10. Plan meals: Less spontaneous options than other cities

Day Trips

Vienna (4 hours train)

  • Much better halal scene
  • Worth considering
  • See our Vienna guide

Český Krumlov

  • Beautiful town
  • Very limited halal
  • Pack food from Prague